Iain MacDonald
Occupation
Maths Teacher
Instrument
Bagpipes
Beginnings
Started at the age of 7 with Knightswood Juveniles. Taught by Donald Black and Bob MacFie.
Other Bands and Achievements
Played with Knightswood for two years before joining p/m Robert Shaw at Kinning Park in 1994. Joined City of Glasgow in 1999 under p/m John Nevans. Joined SF&R the following year. CofC Grade3a in 2004 and Scottish Champs 2005. Currently doing RSPBA Advanced Certificate
Favourite Band
Simon Fraser
Favourite Tunes
The dirty Lough- The high Level- Brook Hely's Banquet- Lord Alexander Kennedy and Susan MacLeod
Favourite Contest
Worlds
Most Admired
Bill Livingstone -consistently producing great bands.
Best Moment
Winning the Scottish championships in 2005 (grade 3a)
Future Goals
Play in Grade 1 and win a world championships.